Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced $2.5 million in new funding to increase access to affordable child care in communities across the state.
“In every community across the state, we hear from families and small businesses that increasing access to affordable child care is the best way to support our work force, grow our economy, and foster economic prosperity,” said Governor Walz. “These grants reach communities across our state to help increase child care access and ensure families and our youngest Minnesotans receive the care and early education they deserve.”
Governor Walz stopped by Lake Middle School in Woodbury to hear from students and teachers about ways to improve education for students across the state. The Governor also congratulated Lake Middle School for being named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon school for academic performance and closing achievement gaps.
“As a former classroom teacher, I have been working since day one of this administration to provide the best education possible for our students,” said Governor Walz. “We have a historic opportunity to invest in our students, our education system, and the future of our state. As we think about that future, now is the time to listen to our students and teachers about what the state can do to support them.”
Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced appointments to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Opioids, Substance Use, and Addiction, which will work with communities across the state to develop support services for those living with addiction.
“The Advisory Council, along with the recently appointed Addiction and Recovery Director, will provide valuable insight from a variety of perspectives, including those with lived experiences and those from communities that are disproportionately impacted by addiction,” said Governor Walz. “This partnership will work to ensure that individuals at all stages of recovery, and their families, have a voice to improve access to the resources they need.”
“Minnesota continues to fight against the growing opioids crisis, especially in our Native and Black communities that are disproportionately affected. I am grateful to these community leaders for partnering with our Administration, and with their unique professional and personal experiences, leadership, and dedication to this work, we will be better poised to create more effective solutions,” said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. “I look forward to seeing what this Council will accomplish over the next four years.”
Last week, Governor Walz announced that agricultural, manufactured, and mining exports from Minnesota surged to an all-time high of $7.3 billion in the third quarter of 2022.
“Our workers, manufacturers, and farmers continue to produce high-demand goods and drive Minnesota’s economy forward on the global stage,” said Governor Walz. “Minnesota’s record-setting exports reflect what we already know: Minnesota is filled with world-class growers, problem-solvers, and innovators who are rising to meet global demand. We will continue to invest directly in communities and businesses across the state to build on this historic economic growth.”
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